Strategic BDM – Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing

Piran Technology Group; Newquay; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private medical and dental insurance

33 days holiday (inclusive of bank hol

Enhanced pension

Job summary

Piran Technology Group is seeking a senior Business Development Manager/Account Manager to drive new business and manage strategic accounts in aerospace, defence, automotive and related advanced manufacturing sectors.

The role requires an entrepreneurial, relationship-driven professional with a proven track record of winning high-value opportunities and expanding major customer relationships. UK-based with regular travel.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in aerospace/defence of securing new business.
• Established industry network across UK/Europe.
• Experience with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Understanding of composite manufacturing and AS9100 advantageous.
• Willingness to travel regularly within UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across aerospace, defence, automotive and related advanced manufacturing sectors.
• Leverage an established network of industry contacts to generate high-quality introductions and opportunities.
• Build relationships with senior decision-makers, procurement teams, engineering teams, programme managers and other key stakeholders.
• Develop a strong pipeline of strategically relevant opportunities aligned with the Group's capabilities and growth objectives.
• Take opportunities from initial engagement through technical and commercial discussions, quotation, negotiation and contract award.
• Proactively target major OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, defence primes or strategic customers.
• Work with engineering, operations and estimating teams to develop compelling proposals.
• Promote Piran's capabilities in composite design, engineering, tooling, manufacture and production industrialisation.
• Manage and develop key customer relationships across the Group.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue and share of wallet within existing accounts.
• Develop multi-level relationships and secure renewals and framework agreements.

Skills

New business development

Strategic account management

Relationship building

Job description

Piran Technology Group is seeking a senior Business Development Manager/Account Manager to drive new business and manage strategic accounts in aerospace, defence, automotive and related advanced manufacturing sectors.

The role requires an entrepreneurial, relationship-driven professional with a proven track record of winning high-value opportunities and expanding major customer relationships. UK-based with regular travel.